Anderson's First Year of School

His teachers loved him. They were always running out telling me some cute story... Stories also included how he is kind of rough, bit his cousin one day and other very boy things that are totally unacceptable and we have lots of conversations about. But, all and all, an incredible year. Never one time complained about going to school. Never once asked to stay home. He loved school and looooved that he had two family members in class! Ms. Bolano took several pictures of him over the year and gave me a CD. Here they are:

May Madness and Ainsley's Kindergarten Graduation

Holy month of May, Batman! It's been very fun and very busy.... This is what we have been up to - non-stop every day....

• Anderson's 4th Birthday
• Alexandra's First Communion
• Piano Recital (had to skip the violin recital!!! :( v. sad)
• Ainsley's Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
• Finishing up PTO Responsibilities
• Last Day of School
• Our turn to host the Munger Place Porch Party
• Broken Retainer Emergency Ortho Visit
• Sick Dad
• Sick Doggies
• Allergic Reactions with ER Visit - Alexandra
• Poison Ivy Spreading - Ainsley
• Home school Planning Meetings and purchases
• Total House Reorg, Purge, Garage Sale, Charity Runs
• Memorial Day Parties

Here are pics from Ainlsey's Graduation. She was soo sweet and cute. She wore her favorite dress even though the teachers and myself tried to change her mind b/c it was a tad short for sitting on stage. She was NOT having it - that was her favorite dress and THAT is what she was going to wear for the most important day of her life! I'm glad she got her way b/c she was sooo adorable up there!!!




Here is buddy trying to hide from my camera. Later, he was sitting in Ms. Akin's lap for the last 30 minutes of the ceremony... Not sure why he got that "priviledge...." Probably being a little too wiggly... He was quite happy though to get to sit in Ms. Akin's lap. It was so cute!

We will miss you next year White Rock Montessori!

More First Communion Pictures

Kerry took some wonderful pictures of Alexandra's First Communion.... Here they are - thank you sweet Lanie!!! :)

We Love You Alexandra Elizabeth!

Alexandra's First Communion

One of the most special days in a long time. My parents and my brother came from Tulsa and Kerry from San Antonio - we had a fun time hanging out. Alexandra really felt the importance of what she was about to do. The day started great - she was very excited to wear her dress and veil that we had made just for her and she picked herself from sketches.

Some last adjustments before I left to go to the church and she went to sit with the other First Communicates.

The Church was beautiful with all the pink roses! It was PACKED with all the children's families there. Father John did a great job with the Homily talking to the children. Just a fantastic ceremony, Mass and music. Very beautiful and special.

She spent a year preparing. She was very excited. I happened to get a picture right as she looked back at us! Yay! :)

She got a beautiful necklace and many other sweet precious gifts from everybody. Her and Ainlsey and Anderson got lots of fun attention from Lexi's Godparents! Here they are, lauging and cracking up! Fun and special times!